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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.04, 24.05 and 9.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.04, 24.05 and 9.62 is: 14.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.04 : 24.05 = 9.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.04/24.05 = 9.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.04x = 24.05 × 9.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.04x = 231.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231.19/16.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.42

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